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Alamo,

a Spanish mission and the site of a siege in 1836 by Mexican forces. Also: Alameda Theatre, Alamo Bowl, Alamo Community Colleges, Alamodome, Alamo Dragway, Arneson River Theatre, Artpace, AT&T Center and Aztec Theater.

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Battle of Flowers Parade,

a Fiesta event that commemorates the victory at the Battle of San Jacinto. Also: Bexar County Courthouse, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, Botanical Garden, Brackenridge Park and Braunig Lake.

Lila Cockrell was San Antonio's mayor from 1975 to 1981 and again from 1989 to 1991. Current mayor Julián Castro and his brother U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro made national headlines this year. Also: Calaveras Lake, the enchilada red Central Library, Children's Museum, former mayor Lila Cockrell, Cowboy Breakfast, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre and Crockett Hotel. less

Lila Cockrell was San Antonio's mayor from 1975 to 1981 and again from 1989 to 1991. Current mayor Julián Castro and his brother U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro made national headlines this year. Also: Calaveras ... more

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Dignowity Hill,

which won historic status in 1984.

Dignowity Hill,

which won historic status in 1984.

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT

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Emily Morgan Hotel,

which is named for a former slave who some folklorists call the Yellow Rose of Texas. Also: Earl Abel's, Edwards Aquifer, El Mercado, El Rey Feo and Esquire Tavern.

Emily Morgan Hotel,

which is named for a former slave who some folklorists call the Yellow Rose of Texas. Also: Earl Abel's, Edwards Aquifer, El Mercado, El Rey Feo and Esquire Tavern.

Photo: Delcia Lopez, Express-News File Photo

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Fiesta,

a celebration that has been held almost every year since 1891 during the week of April 21, San Jacinto Day. Also: Fairmount Hotel, Five Points, Fort Sam Houston and Freeman Coliseum.

Fiesta,

a celebration that has been held almost every year since 1891 during the week of April 21, San Jacinto Day. Also: Fairmount Hotel, Five Points, Fort Sam Houston and Freeman Coliseum.

Photo: BILLY CALZADA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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"Giant Justins,"

40-foot tall boots at North Star Mall built in New York City in the late 1970s by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade and moved to Texas in 1980. Also: Government Canyon State Natural Area, Government Hill Historic District, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center/Guadalupe Theater, Guenther House and ghost tracks.

a massive eating and drinking extravaganza in La Villita and one of Fiesta's main events.

A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA),

a massive eating and drinking extravaganza in La Villita and one of Fiesta's main events.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, Kin Man Hui/Express-News

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Our Lady of the Lake University,

founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Divine Providence as an academy for young women. Also: Olmos Basin Park.

Our Lady of the Lake University,

founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Divine Providence as an academy for young women. Also: Olmos Basin Park.

Photo: glara@express-news.net

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Pearl,

a culinary and cultural destination in San Antonio. Also: Pig Stands.

Pearl,

a culinary and cultural destination in San Antonio. Also: Pig Stands.

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Quarry Market,

once home to Alamo Cement Plant that helped build Texas for more than 100 years.

Quarry Market,

once home to Alamo Cement Plant that helped build Texas for more than 100 years.

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, San Antonio Express-News

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River Walk,

a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath approximately 5 miles of downtown San Antonio. Also: Rampage hockey, Randolph Air Force Base, Rivercenter mall and Ruben's Place.

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Tower of the Americas,

which was the theme structure of HemisFair '68, San Antonio's World's Fair. Built at a cost of $5.5 million, the tower features a 622-foot-high observation tower and revolving restaurant. Also: Tejano Conjunto Festival, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Texas Folklife Festival, Torch of Friendship and Trinity University.

a 62-acre facility located just northwest of downtown. A city park since 1918, Woodlawn features an artificial lake of about 30 acres in size. Also: West Side murals, Witte Museum, Wolff Stadium and Wonderland of the Americas.